Christian Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Just a quickie. Does anyone know anything about it? My OH wants to do a book keeping course with a view to a part time job from home. There are so many courses online, but what qualification should he be looking to achieve? Is there a basic qualification that is recognised by everyone? Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 All the job descriptions I have seen for book keeping mention SAGE. Not sure what it is though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 You need to speak to Lesley Christian SAGE is an accounts programme I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I keep book for our company - no qualifications in it though. If I get stuck I ask the accountant Its all simple enough, if a bit dull & time consuming. I don't do the Tax bits, just the VAT, which is enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I did a bookkeeping course when I first freelanced. In the end, it paid me better to get an accountant as it was all a bit too complicated for me. I found the accountant fantastic as he took so much stuff in account that I would never have thought of. You don't need any qualifications to do your own bookkeeping. Once you have the basics the Inland Rev will also help out. Give it a go first. You might find he's brilliant at figures. Good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 He is really good with figures and always finds the best deal for everything, cars, mortgages etc etc Whereas I am really good at spending!!! I am part time at work and happily fill my days off with pottering around the garden, doing veg sowings, tidying up, housework, cooking, making jams, puds etc. I really want OH to go part time too, esp after his op this year, but he thinks he would be bored. A book keeping jobs would keep him busy and earn a bit extra. He suggested it, so i just wondered if anyone knew anything about it? Will speak to Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 You can go on Sage courses and there are different versions....some more complicated than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Just wanted to say! GOOD LUCK to him!!! Love L xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 ugh Sage I used it it my last job and its really easy to pick up if you have basic computer skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 also, phone someone like Learn Direct or look here for some good info. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/index.htm We phoned some people for Ross, as hes doing his MA masters. They give very good advice, and helped ross descide on which qualifications would be best to become a University Lecturer. They should be able to tell you what qualifications are best etc! Love L xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi Christian I took my book keeping exams several years ago. There are two routes to go: RSA 1 & 2 Good grounding in manual book keeping, courses usually found through adult education AAT (Accounting Technician) Widely respected. Usually takes place at college - day time and evening courses available - can be studied full or part time. This will give you a really good grounding in accountancy. Sage is a great book keeping programme but can cause confusion if you do not know the book keeping basics. You can also learn Sage at evening classes. Book keeping can be a great business to do from home - I was self employed whilst my children were growing up - now all teenagers so have escaped back to the real world!! It is really helpful to learn payroll as well as this ties in nicely. Hope that is of some help Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi, I am currently studying through Skills Train. Eventually I will have certificates in Computerised Bookkeeping, Computerised Payroll, Sage Line 50 and a diploma in Small Business Financial Management. It is all home based work. This is so I can work from home and have more animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Sounds perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi Christian I took my book keeping exams several years ago. There are two routes to go: RSA 1 & 2 Good grounding in manual book keeping, courses usually found through adult education AAT (Accounting Technician) Widely respected. Usually takes place at college - day time and evening courses available - can be studied full or part time. This will give you a really good grounding in accountancy. Sage is a great book keeping programme but can cause confusion if you do not know the book keeping basics. You can also learn Sage at evening classes. Book keeping can be a great business to do from home - I was self employed whilst my children were growing up - now all teenagers so have escaped back to the real world!! It is really helpful to learn payroll as well as this ties in nicely. Hope that is of some help Nicky That's saved me from replying - agree with Nicky, I have AAT qualifications and have done Sage courses in Birmingham, but you do need to know the basics first. I work with too many people who only know 'computerised accounts' and they have no idea what to do when anything goes wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I work with too many people who only know 'computerised accounts' and they have no idea what to do when anything goes wrong I totally agree. That's why I like the course I'm doing. Although you end up with 'computerised accounting' certificates you have to learn the manual way initially. I don't think you can fully understand accounting without doing it this way. I have been doing this for a couple of months and have not yet done anything on the computor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Much the best way to do it Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks for all your replies. I am hoping he does it soon, so i can give up work Will let you know how he gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
